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Ministry of Home Affairs
CYBER FORENSIC-CUM-TRAINING LABORATORIES
As per available information, the Ministry of Home Affairs has provided financial assistance under the ‘Cyber Crime Prevention against Women and Children ’ Scheme, to the States / Union Territories for their capacity building. So far, cyber forensic-cum-training laboratories have been commissioned in 33 States / Union Territories.
A National Cyber Forensic Science Laboratory  has been set up at the Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Hyderabad to investigate important cases of digital fraud / cyber forensics. This laboratory acts as a Model Laboratory for other Central and State Forensic Science Laboratories in the country.
The Government has approved a Scheme for Modernization of Forensic Capacities, which, inter-alia, will provide, assistance to States / Union Territories to develop high quality forensic science facilities with modern machinery and equipment, including cyber-forensics. NCFSL, Hyderabad provides the necessary forensic support in cases of evidence related to cyber crime. Setting up of new facilities/Division is an ongoing process and a function of demand and requirements in each State / Union Territory.
The 7 Central Forensic Science Laboratories have disposed 1856 cases of cyber in 2022-23 till February, 2023. Information on disposal of cases in FSLs of States/UTs is not maintained centrally.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has provided financial assistance to the States / Union Territories to a tune of Rs. 122.24 Crore from financial year 2017-2018 to 2022-2023 under Cyber Crime Prevention against Women & Children Scheme  for their capacity building like setting up of Cyber Forensic-cum-training laboratories, hiring of Junior Cyber consultants. Further, in order to strengthen the Cyber Forensic and DNA Division in State Forensic Science Laboratories, Rs. 175.32 Crore have been released from financial year 2018-2019 to 2022-2023 under Nirbhaya Fund.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Ajay Kumar Mishra in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha.
Ministry of Textiles
Revival of traditional skill of weaving
Skill upgradation is a continuous process. Need-based skill upgradation programmes for handloom workers in technical areas viz. weaving, dyeing, designing, etc. are conducted under SAMARTH- Capacity Building in Textile Sector.
Health Insurance to eligible weavers is provided under the schemes of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India.
Government of India, Ministry of Textiles is implementing the following schemes for development of handlooms and welfare of weavers across the country:
- National Handloom Development Programme 
- Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme 
- Handloom Weavers’ Comprehensive Welfare Scheme 
- Yarn Supply Scheme 
Under the above schemes, financial assistance is provided to the eligible handloom agencies/weavers etc. for raw materials, purchase of looms and accessories, design innovation, product diversification, infrastructure development, skill upgradation, lighting units, marketing of handloom products in domestic as well as overseas markets and Mudra loan at concessional rates.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Textiles, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Textiles
Skill Upgradation Training to 23,368 Handloom Weavers
Skill up-gradation of handloom weavers is conducted under scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector since 2020-21.EarlierSkill up-gradation of handloom weavers in technical areas viz. weaving, dyeing, designing etc. was conducted under National Handloom Development Programme and Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme. A State-wise details of handloom weavers undergone skill up-gradation during last three years from 2018-19 to 2020-21 is annexed.
The performance of schematic interventions, including skill up-gradation has been evaluated by independent third-party agencies and the study shows that these interventions have led to an increase in the earnings and the number of working days of the weavers.
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State-wise details of handloom weavers undergone skill upgradation during last three years from 2018-19 to 2020-21
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S. No.
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State/UT
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Number of handloom weavers undergone skill upgradation during last three years from 2018-19 to 2020-21
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1
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Andhra Pradesh
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2535
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2
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Arunachal Pradesh
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700
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4
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Assam
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8198
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5
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Bihar
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800
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6
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Chhattisgarh
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226
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8
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Gujarat
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247
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9
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Himachal Pradesh
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518
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10
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Haryana
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60
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11
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Jammu & Kashmir 
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549
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12
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Jharkhand
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220
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13
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Karnataka
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705
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14
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Kerala
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620
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15
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Madhya Pradesh
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111
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16
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Maharashtra
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406
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17
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Manipur
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241
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18
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Mizoram
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500
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19
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Nagaland
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391
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20
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Odisha
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1194
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21
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Punjab
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59
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22
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Rajasthan
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99
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23
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Tamil Nadu
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2000
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24
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Telangana
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120
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25
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Tripura
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151
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26
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Uttar Pradesh
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2171
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27
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Uttarakhand
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136
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28
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West Bengal
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411
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Total
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23,368
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This information was given by the Minister of State for Textiles Smt. Darshana Jardoshin a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education and World Bank organise a one of its kind workshop on School-to-Work Transition under the STARS Program
Ministry of Education and World Bank organised a one of its kind workshop on School-to-Work Transition under the STARS Program in Mumbai today. The workshop was co-chaired by Shri Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, School Education and Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. The workshop was also attended by the Secretaries of Education and Skill Department of the six STARS states i.e. Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Odisha, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh along with the State Project Directors of Samagra Shiksha, respective officers, and representatives from the World Bank.
One of the key components of STARS program is strengthening of Vocational Education and School-to-Work Transition. The workshop focussed on discussion on a Skill Gap analysis of the six STARS States and Uttar Pradesh along with convergence of vocational and skill. Shri Sanjay Kumar and Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari elaborated on the present interventions of the Government of India, provisions of the National Education policy on vocational and skill education, and suggestive measures to scale vocational education in districts and take up aspirational districts on pilot basis to foster the common ideology of economic growth by increasing the employability of our youth.
The present performance and interventions of the states were also discussed. A broad-based strategy was proposed with focus on vocational education, industry tie-ups, integrating vocational studies with school curricula and modifying the existing school syllabus to meet industry demands and make students job ready after class 12th.
The workshop also had a session with the industry experts which provided key insights regarding the needs of the skills in current industry situations. The session concluded reiterating that it is the opportune moment to initiate investment in vocational training and make it aspirational for the youth in the country.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets President on his Birthday
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended his greetings to the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Birthday greetings to Rashtrapati Ji. Due to his humble personality, he has endeared himself to the entire nation. His focus on empowering the poor and marginalised sections of society is exemplary. May he lead a long and healthy life."
Ministry of Defence
Navies of Bangladesh and India to Undertake Coordinated Patrol
The fourth edition of the Indian Navy-Bangladesh Navy Coordinated Patrol  commenced in the Northern Bay of Bengal on 22 May 22. Indian Navy and Bangladesh Navy units will undertake joint patrolling along the International Maritime Boundary Line  till 23 May 22. The last IN-BN CORPAT was conducted in October 2020.
Two indigenously built IN Ships - Kora, a guided-missile corvette and Sumedha, an offshore patrol vessel are participating in the exercise along with Bangladesh Navy Ships BNS Ali Haider and BNS Abu Ubaidah. In addition, Maritime Patrol Aircraft of both navies would also be participating in the Coordinated Patrol.
The regular conduct of CORPATs has strengthened mutual understanding and enhanced interoperability between both the navies in countering transnational maritime threats at sea.
President's Secretariat
President of India Pays Floral Tributes to Dr Rajendra Prasad on his Birth Anniversary
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, paid floral tributes to Dr Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, on the occasion of his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan today .
The President, family members of Dr Rajendra Prasad as well as officers and staff of the President’s Secretariat, paid floral tributes before a portrait of Dr Rajendra Prasad in the Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Ministry of Finance
Celebrating 06 years of GST – CGST Vadodara Zone.
Vadodara CGST & CE Zone, celebrated the 6th GST day on the 1st July, 2023 where senior officers from Vadodara-I, Vadodara-II, Audit Vadodara & Appeal Vadodara Commissionerates participated. Shri Manoj Kumar Srivastava, IRS, Principal Commissioner, Vadodara-I graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Dr. Aashir Tyagi, ADG NACIN Vadodara & Smt. Smita Dolas also graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour.
The Event saw participation from major Industrial houses including M/s GNFC, M/s Pertonet CNG Ltd., M/s Ceat Ltd, M/s Gujarat State Alkali Ltd., M/s Alembic Group, M/s Apollo Tyres, M/s R.R Kabel & M/s Checkmate Security Services.
In his address the Chief Guest emphasized on the theme of 6th GST day, which talks about driving growth by simplifying the tax system. The Chief Guest’s key note address was followed by distribution of commendation Certificates to 05 meritorious officers from Vadodara-I, Vadodara-II, Audit Vadodara & Appeal Vadodara Commissionerates. This was followed by distribution of mementos to esteemed taxpayers who participated in the event & who also spoke about the increasing emphasis on the trade facilitation from the department’s side after the implementation of GST.
The event concluded with a cultural function by officers & staff of CGST Vadodara Zone.
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Shri Kiren Rijiju calls upon corporates, PSUs to be stakeholders in India’s dream of becoming a sports powerhouse; SBI contributes Rs.5 crore to National Sports Development Fund for Olympic-bound athletes
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports ShriKiren Rijiju has urged corporate India and leading Public Sector Units to come forward to contribute to the National Sports Development Fund  as part of their corporate social responsibility, in a bid to strengthen the sports ecosystem of the country, and to be stakeholders in India's journey towards becoming a sports powerhouse.
Among the first to chip in to this contributory fund this year, is the State Bank of India, which has made a contribution of Rs. 5 crores to NSDF on Friday, January 8, with the primary aim of meeting the needs and requirements of elite athletes supported under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme .
The total contribution made by corporates, PSUs and individuals to NSDF is matched equally by the Government of India and the fund is used to promote sports in general and specific sports disciplines for achieving excellence at the national and international level, as well as to impart special training and coaching in relevant sports disciplines to sportspersons, coaches and sports specialists.
Speaking at the event, Shri. Rijiju said, “I thank SBI for its generous contribution and assure the team that every penny will be used wisely to strengthen the journey of our Olympic-bound athletes this year. I also take this opportunity to appeal to all PSUs, corporates and individuals to come forward and contribute to the NSDF and be stakeholders in India’s journey to becoming a sporting powerhouse. The government is doing all it can to create a robust sporting ecosystem. However, the government cannot achieve this alone. We need to work as a team so as to realise India’s long term dream of being among the Top 10 nations in the 2028 Olympics. These voluntary contributions will ensure that an equal amount is matched by the Finance Ministry and the fund can be used judiciously in supporting our athletes.”
Speaking about the initiative, SBI Chairman, Shri. Dinesh Khara, who presented the cheque of Rs 5 crore to the Sports Minister said, “It is a matter of great pride for SBI to be able to contribute towards the support of elite athletes under the TOPS Scheme in the year of Olympics. This year our athletes will be competing at the world stage, and as a responsible corporate citizen we feel it is our duty to strengthen them in every way possible.”
Currently 105 athletes have been selected in the TOPS core group for the 2021 Olympics in the disciplines of Athletics, Wrestling, Weightlifting, Shooting, Tennis, Table Tennis, Badminton, Para-Athletics, Para-Badminton, Para-Shooting, Archery and Boxing, the funding though NSDF to TOPS will be used for the training of Olympic-bound athletes.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Government e Marketplace bags prestigious CIPS Award
GeM wins global Digital Technology Application award beating stiff foreign multinationals
Government e Marketplace  was announced as the winner in the "Best Use of Digital Technology" category at the CIPS Excellence in Procurement Awards 2021 . GeM emerged the winner in this category after competing with some of the biggest and best names in procurement across the public and private sector globally, including GEP, Jaguar Land Rover, Royal Dutch Shell, Vendigital and Shell. GeM was shortlisted as a finalist in two additional categories as well, i.e., 'Public Procurement Project of the Year' and 'Best Initiative to Build a Diverse Supply Base' where it was in the august company of some path-breaking organizations with great initiatives. The award was received on behalf of GeM by Shri Rohit Vadhwana, First Secretary , High Commission of India, in the UK at a ceremony held London yesterday.
The CIPS Awards are one of the leading recognitions around procurement globally, which is conducted under the aegis of The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply , London. CIPS is a global not-for-profit organisation and professional body dedicated to promotinggood practices in procurement and supply management, with a community across 150 countries.
Recognition of GeM on a global platform of this stature is a tremendous shot in the arm for the GeM team and a testament to the vision of the PM Shri NarendraModi. GeM has brought its technology-driven innovations and strategic business processes in pursuit of three fundamental goals: driving transparency, efficiency and inclusiveness in public procurement. The design and development of the GeM platform- its digital features and functionalities, key business processes as well as the ancillary offline activities like outreach and training of stakeholders-is guided by these three goals. The use of forward-looking technologies has helped GeM to broadly achieve these goals and more, over the past five years. GeM offers a cashless, contactless, and paperless experience for sellers and buyers, and serves as an end-to-end solution for procurement of common use goods and services by Government buyers. GeM has completely replaced a previously fragmented public procurement ecosystem by a unified and easy-to-use e-marketplace helping to leverage competitiveness, accessibility, and economies of scale of a diverse, open and transparent procurement system. GeM is an example of how digital platforms created with a strategic and clear intent to transform legacy processes can effect lasting change.
Government e Marketplace is a 100% Government owned Section 8 Company setup under the aegis of Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry for procurement of goods and services by Central and State Government organizations.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Severe Heat Wave conditions over plains of Northwest India
- For the last 4-5 days, the sky is mainly clear over Northwest India and there is no thundershower activity. As a result, rise in maximum temperatures by around 2-4 °C were experienced over parts of Northwest India including Delhi NCR. Heat Wave conditions also developed over parts of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Delhi NCR. The highest maximum temperature in the plains of Northwest India was 47.6°C recorded at Prayagraj  on 29 May 2019.
- Analysis of high resolution global and regional Numerical model products, satellite information and prevailing weather observations are indicating mainly clear sky over plains of Northwest India including Delhi-NCR till 3 June. Advection of heat from west, subsidence over the region and lack of Rain/Thunderstorm activity will lead to further rise in Maximum temperatures by about 2°C in the region and it may cross 45°C at many places and may even touch 47°C at some places in the region especially over Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
- A Western Disturbance is likely to affect western Himalayan region mainly from 02 June, however it is unlikely to cause significant Thunderstorm activity over the plains.
Heat Waves Warnings for next 4-5 days
- Heat wave conditions likely to prevail at isolated places over Jammu area during next 72 hours.
- Heat wave conditions likely to prevail at many places with Severe heat wave at a few places over East Uttar Pradesh and West Rajasthan.
- Heat wave conditions likely to prevail at many places with Severe heat wave at isolated places over West Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi NCR and East Rajasthan.
- Heat wave conditions likely at a few places over Punjab and Chandigarh.
Forecast for Delhi/NCR
Mainly Clear Sky. Heat wave conditions are likely to prevail at few places during next 24 hours. Thereafter, during next 2-3 days, there is also a possibility of development of severe heat wave conditions with maximum temperature touching 46-47 °C at isolated pockets.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Agricultural Mechanization for In-Situ Management of Crop Residue
Paddy stubble burning is mainly practiced in Indo-Gangetic plains of the States of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to clear the fields for Rabi crop sowing. To support the efforts of the Governments of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and NCT of Delhi to address air pollution and to subsidize machinery required for in-situ management of crop residue, a Central Sector Scheme on ‘Promotion of Agricultural Mechanization for In-Situ Management of Crop Residue in the States of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and NCT of Delhi’ is being implemented from 2018-19. Under this scheme financial assistance @ 50% of the cost of machinery is provided to the farmers for purchase of crop residue management machinery and financial assistance @ 80% of the project cost is provided to the Cooperative Societies of Farmers, Farmers Producers Organization , Registered Farmers Societies and Panchayats for establishment of Custom Hiring Centres of crop residue management machinery. The available central funds under the scheme are allocated to the States based on annual action plans of the States duly approved by the State Level Executive Committee and funds utilization status of the State. Under this scheme, during the period from 2018-19 to 2020-21, 30961 Custom Hiring Centres  have been established and a total of more than 1.5 lakh crop residue management machines have been supplied to these CHCs and individual farmers of these four States.
As per the agricultural statistics 2019-20, the contribution of the States of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in total paddy production of India was 9.91 percent, 4.06 percent and 13.05 percent, respectively.
The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare is implementing Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization  in all the States and the machines identified for crop residue management viz. Super Straw Management System  for Combine Harvesters, Happy Seeders, Hydraulically Reversible MB Plough, Paddy Straw Chopper/Shredder, Mulcher, Shrub Master, Rotary Slasher, Zero Till Seed Drill, Rotavator, Super Seeder, Crop Reaper/Reaper Binder, Straw Baler and Rakes are also included for financial assistance under SMAM.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Three-Day Multimedia Exhibition on India’s Independence Movement by Central Bureau of Communication inaugurated at Madgaon Railway Station
Free Covid-19 vaccination camp generating good response
Selfie-Booth on the theme of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ installed at Exhibition site
Goa, 5 August 2022
A three-day Multimedia Exhibition on India’s Independence Movement organised by Central Bureau of Communication Goa, in association with Konkan Railway was inaugurated today by B B Nikam, Regional Railway Manager, Konkan Railway. Field Publicity Officer Riyas Babu and Deputy General Manager  of Konkan Railway Baban Ghatge were present on the occasion.
“Goa is a world famous tourist destination, and Madgaon is one of the busiest railway stations, where local as well as international tourists visit. So, this is an appropriate place for a multimedia exhibition on our freedom struggle. The exhibition helps the visitors to learn about India’s Freedom Struggle and the valuable sacrifices of our brave revolutionaries,” said B B Nikam, while addressing the media after the inauguration.
As part of the exhibition, a three-day camp for free Covid-19 vaccination also has been organized in association with the Directorate of Health Services, Government of Goa. The camp is a part of Government of India’s 75-day Amrit Mahotsav Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign. On the first day, around 50 people received the vaccination at the camp which is open from 10.00 AM to 1.00 PM. First, Second and Precautionary doses are administered at the camp.
The Central Bureau of Communication also distributed 'Tiranga' to those who received the vaccine as part of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign launched by Government of India as part of the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the country’s Independence.
A selfie-booth at the venue is also attracting people to take selfies with ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ theme. The exhibition is open for all on Platform Number 1 from 5 to 7, August, 2022. The Central Bureau of Communication has urged the public to visit the exhibition in large numbers.
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